I start by saying that I am a supporter of TVOC
BUT
This is the umpteenth appeal for support from small donors in 3 years. I am prepared to bet my increasingly small pension that, if the pledges reach £1m, by August there will be another scare story and another final appeal.
I don't think there is anything particularly wrong with individuals, but the failure of the project, in my view, is that there was never any sign of on-going support - just a lot of hopes. This is being reflected in other big projects, notably the Olympics, so the appeal of Branson for Govt support is going to fall on deaf ears.
I mentioned before that on 3 occasions I made long journeys to see the Vulcan fly, only to be disappointed for one reason or another. Hearing other people's graphic descriptions have not lessened my disappointments.
Sadly, and with much regret, I am coming to the view that the project should be put out of its misery.
